Nelson joined the Raiders as a bit of a surprise addition last offseason when he parted ways with the Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately, he is coming off a down year after finishing the 2018 season with 63 receptions for 739 yards and three touchdowns.

Nelson had initially signed a two-year deal in Oakland, but it appears the 33-year-old is set to test the waters of free agency once again. Although Packers fans would likely love to have him back, they have a few other veterans they may need to reconsider signing first.

Meanwhile, McCarron was never really given a chance to make much of an impact as the backup after appearing in only two games to complete one pass for eight yards all season. Regardless, his release will help save the Raiders almost $5 million in cap space while subsequently moving Nathan Peterman to the backup spot.